- 1 - Magic Kingdom 101 Table Of Contents OVERVIEW An Overview of Disney World’s Most Popular Park 3 14 Tips For Getting The Most Out Magic Kingdom 6 A Complete Rundown Of Rides At Magic Kingdom 9 Top 15 ‘Must Dos’ In Magic Kingdom 12 18 Rookie Mistakes At Magic Kingdom 14 MAIN ST. USA 20 Things To Do, Eat & Explore on Main St. USA 17 NEW FANTASYLAND Top 10 Things To Do In Fantasyland 20 Top 10 Rides & Attractions In Fantasyland 22 TOMORROWLAND 9 Things We Love In Tomorrowland 25 ADVENTURELAND 12 Things We Love In Adventureland 28 FRONTIERLAND & LIBERTY SQUARE 7 ‘Must Do’ Rides and Attractions in Liberty Square & Frontierland 31 CHARACTER MEET & GREETS 24 Characters You Can Only Find Here 34 TIPS & TRICKS 10 Rookie Mistakes At Magic Kingdom 39 10 Tips for Tackling Magic Kingdom 41 DINING Top 20 Dining Experiences At Magic Kingdom 43 - 2 - Magic Kingdom 101 OVERVIEW An Overview of Disney World’s Most Popular Park “To all who come to this happy place - Welcome!” Walt Disney Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World is the world’s most popular theme park. Here is a quick tutorial of basic infor- mation to get you acquainted with the place where dreams come true... 9. Transportation Because of its location on the far side of Seven Seas Lagoon, there is absolutely no way to just walk right into the Magic Kingdom. You must either get to the entrance by boat or by monorail. And here’s how... If you park in the lot, a tram will carry you from your car to the ticket counter, then you can choose to either take the ferryboat or the monorail to get to the park entrance. If you stay at one of the resorts on the lagoon (Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Contemporary, or Fort Wilderness), you can take the resort boat straight to the park entrance. The monorail also makes stops at Polynesian, Grand Floridian, and Contemporary if you prefer that mode. From any other resort you must take the bus to the Transportation and Ticket Center, where you will board the monorail to the park entrance. Ask an ever-friendly Cast Member (Disney employee) for directions if anything seems comfusing, but usually the signage makes things pretty clear. 8. Layout Magic Kingdom is actually a collection of six distinct “lands” which all surround Cinderella’s Castle. As you walk into the park, you encounter “Main Street USA”, a delightful land of shops, snack foods, character meetings, live entertain- ment, and more. The street ends basically at the front of Cinderella’s Castle. To your right you’ll find “Tomorrowland”, a futuristic world of space-themed rides and entertainment. To the left of the castle is “Adventureland” where you’ll encounter pirates and jungle expeditions. Behind the castle is “Fantasyland” - the epitome of Disney. Movie-themed rides, beloved characters, and classic Disney magic await you there. In between Fantasyland and Adventureland you’ll find the tiny colonial-themed area of “Liberty Square” and the rootin’-tootin’ wild west of “Frontierland”. 7. FastPass+ To make the most of your Magic Kingdom visit you’ll want to reserve FastPass+es for popular rides. FastPass+ is your key to shorter wait times, which means more magic. Magic Kingdom has 28 FastPass+ options for you to choose from. When you come to the experience that you reserved, do not enter the regular queue. There will be a separate, quicker FastPass+ queue that you’ll need to locate (usually right beside the regular entrance). 6. Dining There are three ways to dine in the Magic Kingdom. 1. Table Service is your sit-down-with-a-waiter type of fare. For Table Service restaurants you are HIGHLY advised to get advance reservations. Within the Table Service category, you’ll also be able to make choices regarding Character Dining (where characters actually greet you at your table), Buffets, and Menu Service. Call a Disney planning agent if you are having trouble with your Table Service options or reservations. We recommend Mickey Travels. 2. Counter Service restaurants allow you to order your meal fast-food - 3 - Magic Kingdom 101 OVERVIEW style. These places are great for saving on time and money. You’ll seat yourself and bring your own food to the table on trays. 3. Snack Food places are pretty self-explanatory. They are the place to go for a salty or sweet treat to keep your energy up. Sometimes there will be a few tables nearby, but most Snack Food places don’t have that luxury since their food is meant to be enjoyed on-the-go. 5. Characters Magic Kingdom is the best place to fill your autograph book! Meeting times for individ- ual characters vary, so you must check the daily schedule. Here’s a list of characters you will typically be able to meet in pretty regular intervals: Anna & Elsa, Ariel, Buzz Lightyear, Cinderella, Daisy, Donald, Goofy, Merida, Mickey, Minnie, Gaston, Chip & Dale, Woody & Jessie, and Rapunzel. Fast- Pass+es are available for Anna & Elsa, Ari- el, Cinderella & Rapunzel, Mickey, or Tinker Bell. Additional characters that make limit- ed appearances may include: Abu & Alad- din, Alice, Jack Sparrow, Peter Pan, Aurora, Tiana, Pluto, Marie, Stitch, Snow White, Mad Hatter, Pooh & Tigger, and sometimes even more. Their meet and greet times are much more narrow, so be sure to schedule accordingly. 4. Live Entertainment Shows and parades offer a great chance to take a break while enjoying some high-quality entertainment. Main Street USA offers many live entertainment options ranging from the Casey’s Corner Pianist to the ‘Move it! Shake it! Dance Street Party.’ ‘Dream Along With Mickey’ is a whimsical character show right in front of the castle, complete with pyrotechnics. ‘The Festival of Fantasy Parade’ is not to be missed. It happens usually once daily and runs throughout half of the park. You can find the route in your guide map (a paper map that you can pick up at the en- trance), and there is FastPass+ seating available. 3. Park Rules Magic Kingdom’s rules and regulations are posted on their website. Most are pretty obvious, but a few standouts are worth noting. The following items are not permitted: weapons of any kind, selfie sticks, and complete character dress-up for adults (ones that would be confused with the actual characters). Bags are searched prior to entrance for guests’ safety, and prohibited items will be confiscated. There is to be no vulgar language, no cutting in line, and no interference with any of the entertainment. All guests are required to wear appropriate clothing and shoes at all times (including children). 2. Accessibility Strollers are allowed and encouraged around the park, and there are few areas which are not stroller accessible. However, most line queues will not allow strollers, so you’ll need to have kids walk to the entrance. When getting children out of the stroller, you must park it in a designated stroller parking zone, or a Cast Member will move it there. Magic Kingdom is also wheelchair friendly. Most rides are handicap accessible, though the level of accessibility varies. Check with a Cast Member at each ride’s entrance to see if you must transfer from your wheelchair, or if it is equipped to allow you to enjoy the ride seated in your wheelchair. Electric scooters are permitted (not the two- wheeled kind), but they must remain at a walking pace. Strollers, wheelchairs, and scooters are all available to be rented from the Magic Kingdom if that is what is best for your party. Service animals are allowed at Magic Kingdom, but they may not be granted access to some attractions depending on the nature of the ride. - 4 - Magic Kingdom 101 OVERVIEW 1. After Dark Magic Kingdom is typically open the latest of all the Disney World Parks. There are several unique things to do at night, so don’t turn in early! Try some of your favorite rides in the dark for a different perspective. Then head over for the ‘Electrical Water Parade’ in the lagoon and also the ‘Electrical Parade’ on Main Street. Then stick around for ‘Celebrate the Magic’, a tribute to Disney movies presented right on the castle itself. Whatever you do, don’t miss ‘Wishes’, the nighttime fireworks spectacular. You’ve never seen fireworks quite like this! Hang around until closing for a special ‘Kiss Goodnight’ from Cast Members. Finally, don’t let all these Magic Kingdom details overwhelm you. Contact our Authorized Disney Planning partner to assist you with every step of planning. Enjoy the magic! - 5 - Magic Kingdom 101 OVERVIEW 14 Tips For Getting The Most Out Magic Kingdom “We believed in our idea - a family park where parents and children could have fun- together.” - Walt Disney No matter how many times I go to Magic Kingdom, no Disney experience can match the thrill and awe I get walking under the arches and onto Main Street, U.S.A. and seeing Cinderella’s Castle in the distance. Six lands comprise Magic Kingdom: these tips will help you get the most out of your day while there. Main Street, U.S.A TIP 14. Main Street is the opening act to your day at Magic Kingdom. If you look up to the second and third floor windows above the shops, you will notice a variety of names and company listings. The names are for people who were influential in creating Disney World and the various company names are the actual company names Walt Dis- ney created when he was buying all of the land for Disney World, known back then as ‘the Florida Project.’ Disney’s attention to detail is amazing and if you’re moving too quickly, you’ll miss out! TIP 13.